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* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-25 11:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-25 11:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 18 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..23ee285b40 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,57 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..c0fc16d773 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,20 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. + +<synopsis> +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Jun_25_21_05_09_2023_126)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v1-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-06-26 08:05 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-06-26 08:05 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..e9bbd5bc7c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Window function <function>rpr</function> can be used with row pattern + common syntax to perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern + common syntax includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An + example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, rpr(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 5a47ce4343..8069c58ca5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21648,6 +21648,22 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>rpr</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>rpr</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Perform row pattern recognition using column specified + by <parameter>value</parameter> and returns the value of the column if + current row is the first matching row; + returns <literal>NULL</literal> otherwise. + </para></entry> + </row> </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21687,6 +21703,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jun_26_17_45_07_2023_724)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v2-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v3 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-07-26 10:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-07-26 10:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 29 +++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 133 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index dcc9d6f59d..b333d62410 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21714,6 +21714,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21753,6 +21754,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..16478a3950 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,31 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Jul_26_21_21_34_2023_317)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v3-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v4 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-08-09 07:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-08-09 07:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index be2f54c914..6cda164522 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21715,6 +21715,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21754,6 +21755,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Aug__9_17_41_12_2023_134)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v4-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v5 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7a0d4b9134..b7bfc9271e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21772,6 +21772,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21811,6 +21812,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Sep__2_15_52_35_2023_273)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v5-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v6 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-12 05:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-12 05:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..eda3612822 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..8d3becd57a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Sep_12_15_18_43_2023_359)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v6-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v7 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-22 04:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-22 04:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Sep_22_14_16_40_2023_530)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v7-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v8 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-09-25 05:01 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-25 05:01 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 24ad87f910..9c99dda4ae 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 0ee0cc7e64..056768b330 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -966,8 +966,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1074,6 +1074,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Sep_25_14_26_30_2023_752)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v8-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v9 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-04 05:51 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-04 05:51 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++-- 3 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..f39ec8f2d5 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,58 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used with row pattern common syntax to + perform row pattern recognition in a query. Row pattern common syntax + includes two sub clauses. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition + variables along with an expression. The expression must be a logical + expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. Moreover if the expression comprises a column + reference, it must be the argument of <function>rpr</function>. An example + of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns price column in the previous + row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in the + second line means the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when price column in the current row is greater than the price column in + the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". If a + sequence of rows found, rpr returns the column at the starting row. + Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, max(price) OVER w FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index f1ad64c3d6..6c46ea4355 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21780,6 +21780,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21819,6 +21820,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Oct__4_15_03_28_2023_821)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v9-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v10 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-10-22 02:22 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-10-22 02:22 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 7c3e940afe..1d835af15a 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21878,6 +21878,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21917,6 +21918,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Oct_22_11_39_20_2023_140)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v10-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v11 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-11-08 06:57 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-11-08 06:57 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index d963f0a0a0..c3a8167c8e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21933,6 +21933,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21972,6 +21973,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 42d78913cf..522ad9dd70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_Nov__8_16_37_05_2023_872)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v11-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec__4_20_40_48_2023_532)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v12 5/7] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2023-12-04 11:23 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-12-04 11:23 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 20da3ed033..8a18e0ee23 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21935,6 +21935,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21974,6 +21975,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 227ba1993b..dabaca9127 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Dec__8_10_16_13_2023_489)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v12-0006-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v13 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-01-22 09:45 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-01-22 09:45 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 210c7c0b02..8422aa6b93 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -21941,6 +21941,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -21980,6 +21981,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Jan_22_19_26_18_2024_011)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v13-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v14 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-02-28 13:59 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-02-28 13:59 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index e5fa82c161..8dd97501a7 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22364,6 +22364,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22403,6 +22404,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 9917df7839..1575fc2167 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Feb_29_09_19_54_2024_640)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v14-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v15 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-03-28 10:30 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-03-28 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 93b0bc2bc6..d25eeb3327 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -22637,6 +22637,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -22676,6 +22677,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Mar_28_19_59_25_2024_076)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v15-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v16 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-12 06:49 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-12 06:49 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..cf18dd887e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,86 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. Row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. So in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. In the second or + subsequent rows all window functions and aggregates are NULL. For rows + that do not match the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are + shown AS NULL too, except count which shows 0. This is because the + unmatched rows are in an empty frame. Example of + a <literal>SELECT</literal> using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock, + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 8dfb42ad4d..f6ee99fe19 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23123,6 +23123,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23162,6 +23163,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Apr_12_16_09_08_2024_262)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v16-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v17 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-04-28 11:00 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-04-28 11:00 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 1928de5762..adbcb1f279 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sun_Apr_28_20_28_26_2024_444)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v17-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v18 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-11 07:11 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-11 07:11 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_May_11_16_23_07_2024_789)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v18-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 1/8] Row pattern recognition patch for raw parser. @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- src/backend/parser/gram.y | 221 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-- src/include/nodes/parsenodes.h | 67 ++++++++++ src/include/parser/kwlist.h | 8 ++ src/include/parser/parse_node.h | 1 + 4 files changed, 285 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/backend/parser/gram.y b/src/backend/parser/gram.y index 18a0a2dc2b..010b3359d1 100644 --- a/src/backend/parser/gram.y +++ b/src/backend/parser/gram.y @@ -680,6 +680,21 @@ static Node *makeRecursiveViewSelect(char *relname, List *aliases, Node *query); json_object_constructor_null_clause_opt json_array_constructor_null_clause_opt +%type <target> row_pattern_measure_item + row_pattern_definition +%type <node> opt_row_pattern_common_syntax + opt_row_pattern_skip_to + row_pattern_subset_item + row_pattern_term +%type <list> opt_row_pattern_measures + row_pattern_measure_list + row_pattern_definition_list + opt_row_pattern_subset_clause + row_pattern_subset_list + row_pattern_subset_rhs + row_pattern +%type <boolean> opt_row_pattern_initial_or_seek + first_or_last /* * Non-keyword token types. These are hard-wired into the "flex" lexer. @@ -723,7 +738,7 @@ static Node *makeRecursiveViewSelect(char *relname, List *aliases, Node *query); CURRENT_TIME CURRENT_TIMESTAMP CURRENT_USER CURSOR CYCLE DATA_P DATABASE DAY_P DEALLOCATE DEC DECIMAL_P DECLARE DEFAULT DEFAULTS - DEFERRABLE DEFERRED DEFINER DELETE_P DELIMITER DELIMITERS DEPENDS DEPTH DESC + DEFERRABLE DEFERRED DEFINE DEFINER DELETE_P DELIMITER DELIMITERS DEPENDS DEPTH DESC DETACH DICTIONARY DISABLE_P DISCARD DISTINCT DO DOCUMENT_P DOMAIN_P DOUBLE_P DROP @@ -739,7 +754,7 @@ static Node *makeRecursiveViewSelect(char *relname, List *aliases, Node *query); HANDLER HAVING HEADER_P HOLD HOUR_P IDENTITY_P IF_P ILIKE IMMEDIATE IMMUTABLE IMPLICIT_P IMPORT_P IN_P INCLUDE - INCLUDING INCREMENT INDENT INDEX INDEXES INHERIT INHERITS INITIALLY INLINE_P + INCLUDING INCREMENT INDENT INDEX INDEXES INHERIT INHERITS INITIAL INITIALLY INLINE_P INNER_P INOUT INPUT_P INSENSITIVE INSERT INSTEAD INT_P INTEGER INTERSECT INTERVAL INTO INVOKER IS ISNULL ISOLATION @@ -752,7 +767,7 @@ static Node *makeRecursiveViewSelect(char *relname, List *aliases, Node *query); LEADING LEAKPROOF LEAST LEFT LEVEL LIKE LIMIT LISTEN LOAD LOCAL LOCALTIME LOCALTIMESTAMP LOCATION LOCK_P LOCKED LOGGED - MAPPING MATCH MATCHED MATERIALIZED MAXVALUE MERGE MERGE_ACTION METHOD + MAPPING MATCH MATCHED MATERIALIZED MAXVALUE MEASURES MERGE MERGE_ACTION METHOD MINUTE_P MINVALUE MODE MONTH_P MOVE NAME_P NAMES NATIONAL NATURAL NCHAR NESTED NEW NEXT NFC NFD NFKC NFKD NO @@ -764,9 +779,8 @@ static Node *makeRecursiveViewSelect(char *relname, List *aliases, Node *query); ORDER ORDINALITY OTHERS OUT_P OUTER_P OVER OVERLAPS OVERLAY OVERRIDING OWNED OWNER - PARALLEL PARAMETER PARSER PARTIAL PARTITION PARTITIONS PASSING PASSWORD PATH - PERIOD PLACING PLAN PLANS POLICY - + PARALLEL PARAMETER PARSER PARTIAL PARTITION PARTITIONS PASSING PASSWORD PAST + PATH PATTERN_P PERIOD PERMUTE PLACING PLAN PLANS POLICY POSITION PRECEDING PRECISION PRESERVE PREPARE PREPARED PRIMARY PRIOR PRIVILEGES PROCEDURAL PROCEDURE PROCEDURES PROGRAM PUBLICATION @@ -777,12 +791,13 @@ static Node *makeRecursiveViewSelect(char *relname, List *aliases, Node *query); RESET RESTART RESTRICT RETURN RETURNING RETURNS REVOKE RIGHT ROLE ROLLBACK ROLLUP ROUTINE ROUTINES ROW ROWS RULE - SAVEPOINT SCALAR SCHEMA SCHEMAS SCROLL SEARCH SECOND_P SECURITY SELECT + SAVEPOINT SCALAR SCHEMA SCHEMAS SCROLL SEARCH SECOND_P SECURITY SEEK SELECT SEQUENCE SEQUENCES + SERIALIZABLE SERVER SESSION SESSION_USER SET SETS SETOF SHARE SHOW SIMILAR SIMPLE SKIP SMALLINT SNAPSHOT SOME SPLIT SOURCE SQL_P STABLE STANDALONE_P START STATEMENT STATISTICS STDIN STDOUT STORAGE STORED STRICT_P STRING_P STRIP_P - SUBSCRIPTION SUBSTRING SUPPORT SYMMETRIC SYSID SYSTEM_P SYSTEM_USER + SUBSCRIPTION SUBSET SUBSTRING SUPPORT SYMMETRIC SYSID SYSTEM_P SYSTEM_USER TABLE TABLES TABLESAMPLE TABLESPACE TARGET TEMP TEMPLATE TEMPORARY TEXT_P THEN TIES TIME TIMESTAMP TO TRAILING TRANSACTION TRANSFORM @@ -891,6 +906,7 @@ static Node *makeRecursiveViewSelect(char *relname, List *aliases, Node *query); %nonassoc UNBOUNDED NESTED /* ideally would have same precedence as IDENT */ %nonassoc IDENT PARTITION RANGE ROWS GROUPS PRECEDING FOLLOWING CUBE ROLLUP SET KEYS OBJECT_P SCALAR VALUE_P WITH WITHOUT PATH + MEASURES AFTER INITIAL SEEK PATTERN_P %left Op OPERATOR /* multi-character ops and user-defined operators */ %left '+' '-' %left '*' '/' '%' @@ -16316,7 +16332,8 @@ over_clause: OVER window_specification ; window_specification: '(' opt_existing_window_name opt_partition_clause - opt_sort_clause opt_frame_clause ')' + opt_sort_clause opt_row_pattern_measures opt_frame_clause + opt_row_pattern_common_syntax ')' { WindowDef *n = makeNode(WindowDef); @@ -16324,10 +16341,12 @@ window_specification: '(' opt_existing_window_name opt_partition_clause n->refname = $2; n->partitionClause = $3; n->orderClause = $4; + n->rowPatternMeasures = $5; /* copy relevant fields of opt_frame_clause */ - n->frameOptions = $5->frameOptions; - n->startOffset = $5->startOffset; - n->endOffset = $5->endOffset; + n->frameOptions = $6->frameOptions; + n->startOffset = $6->startOffset; + n->endOffset = $6->endOffset; + n->rpCommonSyntax = (RPCommonSyntax *)$7; n->location = @1; $$ = n; } @@ -16351,6 +16370,31 @@ opt_partition_clause: PARTITION BY expr_list { $$ = $3; } | /*EMPTY*/ { $$ = NIL; } ; +/* + * ROW PATTERN_P MEASURES + */ +opt_row_pattern_measures: MEASURES row_pattern_measure_list { $$ = $2; } + | /*EMPTY*/ { $$ = NIL; } + ; + +row_pattern_measure_list: + row_pattern_measure_item + { $$ = list_make1($1); } + | row_pattern_measure_list ',' row_pattern_measure_item + { $$ = lappend($1, $3); } + ; + +row_pattern_measure_item: + a_expr AS ColLabel + { + $$ = makeNode(ResTarget); + $$->name = $3; + $$->indirection = NIL; + $$->val = (Node *) $1; + $$->location = @1; + } + ; + /* * For frame clauses, we return a WindowDef, but only some fields are used: * frameOptions, startOffset, and endOffset. @@ -16510,6 +16554,143 @@ opt_window_exclusion_clause: | /*EMPTY*/ { $$ = 0; } ; +opt_row_pattern_common_syntax: +opt_row_pattern_skip_to opt_row_pattern_initial_or_seek + PATTERN_P '(' row_pattern ')' + opt_row_pattern_subset_clause + DEFINE row_pattern_definition_list + { + RPCommonSyntax *n = makeNode(RPCommonSyntax); + n->rpSkipTo = ((RPCommonSyntax *)$1)->rpSkipTo; + n->rpSkipVariable = ((RPCommonSyntax *)$1)->rpSkipVariable; + n->initial = $2; + n->rpPatterns = $5; + n->rpSubsetClause = $7; + n->rpDefs = $9; + $$ = (Node *) n; + } + | /*EMPTY*/ { $$ = NULL; } + ; + +opt_row_pattern_skip_to: + AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW + { + RPCommonSyntax *n = makeNode(RPCommonSyntax); + n->rpSkipTo = ST_NEXT_ROW; + n->rpSkipVariable = NULL; + $$ = (Node *) n; + } + | AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST_P ROW + { + RPCommonSyntax *n = makeNode(RPCommonSyntax); + n->rpSkipTo = ST_PAST_LAST_ROW; + n->rpSkipVariable = NULL; + $$ = (Node *) n; + } + | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO first_or_last ColId + { + RPCommonSyntax *n = makeNode(RPCommonSyntax); + n->rpSkipTo = $5? ST_FIRST_VARIABLE : ST_LAST_VARIABLE; + n->rpSkipVariable = $6; + $$ = (Node *) n; + } +/* + | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO LAST_P ColId %prec LAST_P + { + RPCommonSyntax *n = makeNode(RPCommonSyntax); + n->rpSkipTo = ST_LAST_VARIABLE; + n->rpSkipVariable = $6; + $$ = n; + } + | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO ColId + { + RPCommonSyntax *n = makeNode(RPCommonSyntax); + n->rpSkipTo = ST_VARIABLE; + n->rpSkipVariable = $5; + $$ = n; + } +*/ + | /*EMPTY*/ + { + RPCommonSyntax *n = makeNode(RPCommonSyntax); + /* temporary set default to ST_NEXT_ROW */ + n->rpSkipTo = ST_PAST_LAST_ROW; + n->rpSkipVariable = NULL; + $$ = (Node *) n; + } + ; + +first_or_last: + FIRST_P { $$ = true; } + | LAST_P { $$ = false; } + ; + +opt_row_pattern_initial_or_seek: + INITIAL { $$ = true; } + | SEEK + { + ereport(ERROR, + (errcode(ERRCODE_SYNTAX_ERROR), + errmsg("SEEK is not supported"), + errhint("Use INITIAL."), + parser_errposition(@1))); + } + | /*EMPTY*/ { $$ = true; } + ; + +row_pattern: + row_pattern_term { $$ = list_make1($1); } + | row_pattern row_pattern_term { $$ = lappend($1, $2); } + ; + +row_pattern_term: + ColId { $$ = (Node *) makeSimpleA_Expr(AEXPR_OP, "", (Node *)makeString($1), NULL, @1); } + | ColId '*' { $$ = (Node *) makeSimpleA_Expr(AEXPR_OP, "*", (Node *)makeString($1), NULL, @1); } + | ColId '+' { $$ = (Node *) makeSimpleA_Expr(AEXPR_OP, "+", (Node *)makeString($1), NULL, @1); } + | ColId '?' { $$ = (Node *) makeSimpleA_Expr(AEXPR_OP, "?", (Node *)makeString($1), NULL, @1); } + ; + +opt_row_pattern_subset_clause: + SUBSET row_pattern_subset_list { $$ = $2; } + | /*EMPTY*/ { $$ = NIL; } + ; + +row_pattern_subset_list: + row_pattern_subset_item { $$ = list_make1($1); } + | row_pattern_subset_list ',' row_pattern_subset_item { $$ = lappend($1, $3); } + | /*EMPTY*/ { $$ = NIL; } + ; + +row_pattern_subset_item: ColId '=' '(' row_pattern_subset_rhs ')' + { + RPSubsetItem *n = makeNode(RPSubsetItem); + n->name = $1; + n->rhsVariable = $4; + $$ = (Node *) n; + } + ; + +row_pattern_subset_rhs: + ColId { $$ = list_make1(makeStringConst($1, @1)); } + | row_pattern_subset_rhs ',' ColId { $$ = lappend($1, makeStringConst($3, @1)); } + | /*EMPTY*/ { $$ = NIL; } + ; + +row_pattern_definition_list: + row_pattern_definition { $$ = list_make1($1); } + | row_pattern_definition_list ',' row_pattern_definition { $$ = lappend($1, $3); } + ; + +row_pattern_definition: + ColId AS a_expr + { + $$ = makeNode(ResTarget); + $$->name = $1; + $$->indirection = NIL; + $$->val = (Node *) $3; + $$->location = @1; + } + ; /* * Supporting nonterminals for expressions. @@ -17720,6 +17901,7 @@ unreserved_keyword: | INDEXES | INHERIT | INHERITS + | INITIAL | INLINE_P | INPUT_P | INSENSITIVE @@ -17748,6 +17930,7 @@ unreserved_keyword: | MATCHED | MATERIALIZED | MAXVALUE + | MEASURES | MERGE | METHOD | MINUTE_P @@ -17793,8 +17976,11 @@ unreserved_keyword: | PARTITIONS | PASSING | PASSWORD + | PAST | PATH + | PATTERN_P | PERIOD + | PERMUTE | PLAN | PLANS | POLICY @@ -17847,6 +18033,7 @@ unreserved_keyword: | SEARCH | SECOND_P | SECURITY + | SEEK | SEQUENCE | SEQUENCES | SERIALIZABLE @@ -17875,6 +18062,7 @@ unreserved_keyword: | STRING_P | STRIP_P | SUBSCRIPTION + | SUBSET | SUPPORT | SYSID | SYSTEM_P @@ -18069,6 +18257,7 @@ reserved_keyword: | CURRENT_USER | DEFAULT | DEFERRABLE + | DEFINE | DESC | DISTINCT | DO @@ -18232,6 +18421,7 @@ bare_label_keyword: | DEFAULTS | DEFERRABLE | DEFERRED + | DEFINE | DEFINER | DELETE_P | DELIMITER @@ -18309,6 +18499,7 @@ bare_label_keyword: | INDEXES | INHERIT | INHERITS + | INITIAL | INITIALLY | INLINE_P | INNER_P @@ -18363,6 +18554,7 @@ bare_label_keyword: | MATCHED | MATERIALIZED | MAXVALUE + | MEASURES | MERGE | MERGE_ACTION | METHOD @@ -18420,8 +18612,11 @@ bare_label_keyword: | PARTITIONS | PASSING | PASSWORD + | PAST | PATH + | PATTERN_P | PERIOD + | PERMUTE | PLACING | PLAN | PLANS @@ -18480,6 +18675,7 @@ bare_label_keyword: | SCROLL | SEARCH | SECURITY + | SEEK | SELECT | SEQUENCE | SEQUENCES @@ -18514,6 +18710,7 @@ bare_label_keyword: | STRING_P | STRIP_P | SUBSCRIPTION + | SUBSET | SUBSTRING | SUPPORT | SYMMETRIC diff --git a/src/include/nodes/parsenodes.h b/src/include/nodes/parsenodes.h index dcfd080dd5..54427003b3 100644 --- a/src/include/nodes/parsenodes.h +++ b/src/include/nodes/parsenodes.h @@ -550,6 +550,48 @@ typedef struct SortBy ParseLoc location; /* operator location, or -1 if none/unknown */ } SortBy; +/* + * AFTER MATCH row pattern skip to types in row pattern common syntax + */ +typedef enum RPSkipTo +{ + ST_NONE, /* AFTER MATCH omitted */ + ST_NEXT_ROW, /* SKIP TO NEXT ROW */ + ST_PAST_LAST_ROW, /* SKIP TO PAST LAST ROW */ + ST_FIRST_VARIABLE, /* SKIP TO FIRST variable name */ + ST_LAST_VARIABLE, /* SKIP TO LAST variable name */ + ST_VARIABLE /* SKIP TO variable name */ +} RPSkipTo; + +/* + * Row Pattern SUBSET clause item + */ +typedef struct RPSubsetItem +{ + NodeTag type; + char *name; /* Row Pattern SUBSET clause variable name */ + List *rhsVariable; /* Row Pattern SUBSET rhs variables (list of + * char *string) */ +} RPSubsetItem; + +/* + * RowPatternCommonSyntax - raw representation of row pattern common syntax + * + */ +typedef struct RPCommonSyntax +{ + NodeTag type; + RPSkipTo rpSkipTo; /* Row Pattern AFTER MATCH SKIP type */ + char *rpSkipVariable; /* Row Pattern Skip To variable name, if any */ + bool initial; /* true if <row pattern initial or seek> is + * initial */ + List *rpPatterns; /* PATTERN variables (list of A_Expr) */ + List *rpSubsetClause; /* row pattern subset clause (list of + * RPSubsetItem), if any */ + List *rpDefs; /* row pattern definitions clause (list of + * ResTarget) */ +} RPCommonSyntax; + /* * WindowDef - raw representation of WINDOW and OVER clauses * @@ -565,6 +607,9 @@ typedef struct WindowDef char *refname; /* referenced window name, if any */ List *partitionClause; /* PARTITION BY expression list */ List *orderClause; /* ORDER BY (list of SortBy) */ + List *rowPatternMeasures; /* row pattern measures (list of + * ResTarget) */ + RPCommonSyntax *rpCommonSyntax; /* row pattern common syntax */ int frameOptions; /* frame_clause options, see below */ Node *startOffset; /* expression for starting bound, if any */ Node *endOffset; /* expression for ending bound, if any */ @@ -1533,6 +1578,11 @@ typedef struct GroupingSet * the orderClause might or might not be copied (see copiedOrder); the framing * options are never copied, per spec. * + * "defineClause" is Row Pattern Recognition DEFINE clause (list of + * TargetEntry). TargetEntry.resname represents row pattern definition + * variable name. "patternVariable" and "patternRegexp" represents PATTERN + * clause. + * * The information relevant for the query jumbling is the partition clause * type and its bounds. */ @@ -1562,6 +1612,23 @@ typedef struct WindowClause Index winref; /* ID referenced by window functions */ /* did we copy orderClause from refname? */ bool copiedOrder pg_node_attr(query_jumble_ignore); + /* Row Pattern AFTER MACH SKIP clause */ + RPSkipTo rpSkipTo; /* Row Pattern Skip To type */ + char *rpSkipVariable; /* Row Pattern Skip To variable */ + bool initial; /* true if <row pattern initial or seek> is + * initial */ + /* Row Pattern DEFINE clause (list of TargetEntry) */ + List *defineClause; + /* Row Pattern DEFINE variable initial names (list of String) */ + List *defineInitial; + /* Row Pattern PATTERN variable name (list of String) */ + List *patternVariable; + + /* + * Row Pattern PATTERN regular expression quantifier ('+' or ''. list of + * String) + */ + List *patternRegexp; } WindowClause; /* diff --git a/src/include/parser/kwlist.h b/src/include/parser/kwlist.h index f9a4afd472..df49492629 100644 --- a/src/include/parser/kwlist.h +++ b/src/include/parser/kwlist.h @@ -129,6 +129,7 @@ PG_KEYWORD("default", DEFAULT, RESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("defaults", DEFAULTS, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("deferrable", DEFERRABLE, RESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("deferred", DEFERRED, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) +PG_KEYWORD("define", DEFINE, RESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("definer", DEFINER, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("delete", DELETE_P, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("delimiter", DELIMITER, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) @@ -215,6 +216,7 @@ PG_KEYWORD("index", INDEX, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("indexes", INDEXES, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("inherit", INHERIT, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("inherits", INHERITS, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) +PG_KEYWORD("initial", INITIAL, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("initially", INITIALLY, RESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("inline", INLINE_P, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("inner", INNER_P, TYPE_FUNC_NAME_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) @@ -273,6 +275,7 @@ PG_KEYWORD("match", MATCH, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("matched", MATCHED, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("materialized", MATERIALIZED, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("maxvalue", MAXVALUE, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) +PG_KEYWORD("measures", MEASURES, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("merge", MERGE, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("merge_action", MERGE_ACTION, COL_NAME_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("method", METHOD, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) @@ -338,8 +341,11 @@ PG_KEYWORD("partition", PARTITION, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("partitions", PARTITIONS, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("passing", PASSING, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("password", PASSWORD, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) +PG_KEYWORD("past", PAST, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("path", PATH, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) +PG_KEYWORD("pattern", PATTERN_P, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("period", PERIOD, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) +PG_KEYWORD("permute", PERMUTE, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("placing", PLACING, RESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("plan", PLAN, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("plans", PLANS, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) @@ -401,6 +407,7 @@ PG_KEYWORD("scroll", SCROLL, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("search", SEARCH, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("second", SECOND_P, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, AS_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("security", SECURITY, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) +PG_KEYWORD("seek", SEEK, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("select", SELECT, RESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("sequence", SEQUENCE, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("sequences", SEQUENCES, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) @@ -435,6 +442,7 @@ PG_KEYWORD("strict", STRICT_P, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("string", STRING_P, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("strip", STRIP_P, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("subscription", SUBSCRIPTION, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) +PG_KEYWORD("subset", SUBSET, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("substring", SUBSTRING, COL_NAME_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("support", SUPPORT, UNRESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) PG_KEYWORD("symmetric", SYMMETRIC, RESERVED_KEYWORD, BARE_LABEL) diff --git a/src/include/parser/parse_node.h b/src/include/parser/parse_node.h index 5b781d87a9..66935afff8 100644 --- a/src/include/parser/parse_node.h +++ b/src/include/parser/parse_node.h @@ -51,6 +51,7 @@ typedef enum ParseExprKind EXPR_KIND_WINDOW_FRAME_RANGE, /* window frame clause with RANGE */ EXPR_KIND_WINDOW_FRAME_ROWS, /* window frame clause with ROWS */ EXPR_KIND_WINDOW_FRAME_GROUPS, /* window frame clause with GROUPS */ + EXPR_KIND_RPR_DEFINE, /* DEFINE */ EXPR_KIND_SELECT_TARGET, /* SELECT target list item */ EXPR_KIND_INSERT_TARGET, /* INSERT target list item */ EXPR_KIND_UPDATE_SOURCE, /* UPDATE assignment source item */ -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0002-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-parse-analysis.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v19 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-14 23:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-14 23:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Wed_May_15_09_02_03_2024_008)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v19-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v20 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-05-24 02:26 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-05-24 02:26 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 17c44bc338..8dbab31300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23124,6 +23124,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23163,6 +23164,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index 066aed44e6..8f18718d58 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_May_24_11_39_19_2024_763)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v20-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v21 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-08-26 04:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-08-26 04:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 461fc3f437..02ad2b0195 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23258,6 +23258,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23297,6 +23298,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Aug_26_13_39_47_2024_878)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v21-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v22 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-09-19 04:48 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-09-19 04:48 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 6f75bd0c7d..4482c80a70 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23261,6 +23261,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23300,6 +23301,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Sep_19_13_59_47_2024_608)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v22-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v23 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-10-25 03:56 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-10-25 03:56 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 58dc06b68b..ef4fa7144f 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23263,6 +23263,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23302,6 +23303,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Fri_Oct_25_13_04_53_2024_648)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v23-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v24 6/8] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-19 06:06 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-19 06:06 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Thu_Dec_19_15_19_50_2024_894)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v24-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v25 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-21 06:19 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-21 06:19 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Sat_Dec_21_18_20_04_2024_526)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v25-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v26 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 12:44 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 12:44 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Mon_Dec_30_22_37_18_2024_171)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v26-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v27 6/9] Row pattern recognition patch (docs). @ 2024-12-30 23:53 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 974+ messages in thread From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2024-12-30 23:53 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml | 82 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/func.sgml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml | 38 ++++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 172 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml index 755c9f1485..b0b1d1c51e 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/advanced.sgml @@ -537,6 +537,88 @@ WHERE pos < 3; <literal>rank</literal> less than 3. </para> + <para> + Row pattern common syntax can be used to perform row pattern recognition + in a query. The row pattern common syntax includes two sub + clauses: <literal>DEFINE</literal> + and <literal>PATTERN</literal>. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines + definition variables along with an expression. The expression must be a + logical expression, which means it must + return <literal>TRUE</literal>, <literal>FALSE</literal> + or <literal>NULL</literal>. The expression may comprise column references + and functions. Window functions, aggregate functions and subqueries are + not allowed. An example of <literal>DEFINE</literal> is as follows. + +<programlisting> +DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +</programlisting> + + Note that <function>PREV</function> returns the price column in the + previous row if it's called in a context of row pattern recognition. Thus in + the second line the definition variable "UP" is <literal>TRUE</literal> + when the price column in the current row is greater than the price column + in the previous row. Likewise, "DOWN" is <literal>TRUE</literal> when when + the price column in the current row is lower than the price column in the + previous row. + </para> + <para> + Once <literal>DEFINE</literal> exists, <literal>PATTERN</literal> can be + used. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows that satisfies + certain conditions. For example following <literal>PATTERN</literal> + defines that a row starts with the condition "LOWPRICE", then one or more + rows satisfy "UP" and finally one or more rows satisfy "DOWN". Note that + "+" means one or more matches. Also you can use "*", which means zero or + more matches. If a sequence of rows which satisfies the PATTERN is found, + in the starting row of the sequence of rows all window functions and + aggregates are shown in the target list. Note that aggregations only look + into the matched rows, rather than whole frame. On the second or + subsequent rows all window functions are NULL. Aggregates are NULL or 0 + (count case) depending on its aggregation definition. For rows that do not + match on the PATTERN, all window functions and aggregates are shown AS + NULL too, except count showing 0. This is because the rows do not match, + thus they are in an empty frame. Example of a <literal>SELECT</literal> + using the <literal>DEFINE</literal> and <literal>PATTERN</literal> clause + is as follows. + +<programlisting> +SELECT company, tdate, price, + first_value(price) OVER w, + max(price) OVER w, + count(price) OVER w +FROM stock + WINDOW w AS ( + PARTITION BY company + ORDER BY tdate + ROWS BETWEEN CURRENT ROW AND UNBOUNDED FOLLOWING + AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW + INITIAL + PATTERN (LOWPRICE UP+ DOWN+) + DEFINE + LOWPRICE AS price <= 100, + UP AS price > PREV(price), + DOWN AS price < PREV(price) +); +</programlisting> +<screen> + company | tdate | price | first_value | max | count +----------+------------+-------+-------------+-----+------- + company1 | 2023-07-01 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-02 | 200 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-03 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-04 | 140 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-05 | 150 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-06 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 4 + company1 | 2023-07-07 | 110 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-08 | 130 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-09 | 120 | | | 0 + company1 | 2023-07-10 | 130 | | | 0 +(10 rows) +</screen> + </para> + <para> When a query involves multiple window functions, it is possible to write out each one with a separate <literal>OVER</literal> clause, but this is diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml index 47370e581a..17a38c4046 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/func.sgml @@ -23338,6 +23338,7 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; returns <literal>NULL</literal> if there is no such row. </para></entry> </row> + </tbody> </tgroup> </table> @@ -23377,6 +23378,59 @@ SELECT count(*) FROM sometable; Other frame specifications can be used to obtain other effects. </para> + <para> + Row pattern recognition navigation functions are listed in + <xref linkend="functions-rpr-navigation-table"/>. These functions + can be used to describe DEFINE clause of Row pattern recognition. + </para> + + <table id="functions-rpr-navigation-table"> + <title>Row Pattern Navigation Functions</title> + <tgroup cols="1"> + <thead> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + Function + </para> + <para> + Description + </para></entry> + </row> + </thead> + + <tbody> + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>prev</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>prev</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the previous row; + returns NULL if there is no previous row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + <row> + <entry role="func_table_entry"><para role="func_signature"> + <indexterm> + <primary>next</primary> + </indexterm> + <function>next</function> ( <parameter>value</parameter> <type>anyelement</type> ) + <returnvalue>anyelement</returnvalue> + </para> + <para> + Returns the column value at the next row; + returns NULL if there is no next row in the window frame. + </para></entry> + </row> + + </tbody> + </tgroup> + </table> + <note> <para> The SQL standard defines a <literal>RESPECT NULLS</literal> or diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml index d7089eac0b..7e1c9989ba 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/select.sgml @@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ WINDOW <replaceable class="parameter">window_name</replaceable> AS ( <replaceabl The <replaceable class="parameter">frame_clause</replaceable> can be one of <synopsis> -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] -{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] +{ RANGE | ROWS | GROUPS } BETWEEN <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> AND <replaceable>frame_end</replaceable> [ <replaceable>frame_exclusion</replaceable> ] [row_pattern_common_syntax] </synopsis> where <replaceable>frame_start</replaceable> @@ -1077,6 +1077,40 @@ EXCLUDE NO OTHERS a given peer group will be in the frame or excluded from it. </para> + <para> + The + optional <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + defines the <firstterm>row pattern recognition condition</firstterm> for + this + window. <replaceable class="parameter">row_pattern_common_syntax</replaceable> + includes following subclauses. <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST + ROW</literal> or <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> controls + how to proceed to next row position after a match + found. With <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW</literal> (the + default) next row position is next to the last row of previous match. On + the other hand, with <literal>AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW</literal> next + row position is always next to the last row of previous + match. <literal>DEFINE</literal> defines definition variables along with a + boolean expression. <literal>PATTERN</literal> defines a sequence of rows + that satisfies certain conditions using variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. If the variable is not defined in + the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause, it is implicitly assumed + following is defined in the <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause. + +<synopsis> +<literal>variable_name</literal> AS TRUE +</synopsis> + + Note that the maximu number of variables defined + in <literal>DEFINE</literal> clause is 26. + +<synopsis> +[ AFTER MATCH SKIP PAST LAST ROW | AFTER MATCH SKIP TO NEXT ROW ] +PATTERN <replaceable class="parameter">pattern_variable_name</replaceable>[+] [, ...] +DEFINE <replaceable class="parameter">definition_varible_name</replaceable> AS <replaceable class="parameter">expression</replaceable> [, ...] +</synopsis> + </para> + <para> The purpose of a <literal>WINDOW</literal> clause is to specify the behavior of <firstterm>window functions</firstterm> appearing in the query's -- 2.25.1 ----Next_Part(Tue_Dec_31_08_57_07_2024_963)-- Content-Type: Text/X-Patch; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="v27-0007-Row-pattern-recognition-patch-tests.patch" ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 974+ messages in thread
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